Carole Simpson facts for kids
Carole Simpson, born on December 7, 1940, is an amazing American journalist and author. She made history as the first African-American woman to anchor a major news show on a big TV network in the United States.
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Her Journey in News
Carole went to the University of Michigan. She started her career in radio, working at stations like WCFL and WBBM in Chicago, Illinois. Later, she moved to television at WMAQ in Chicago.
In 1975, she joined NBC News. This was a huge step because she became the first African-American woman to anchor a major network newscast. She then moved to ABC News in 1982. From 1988 until 2003, she was an anchor for the weekend news show World News Tonight.
A Historic Debate Moderator
One of Carole's most famous moments was in 1992. She became the first woman of color to lead a presidential debate. This debate was held in Richmond, Virginia. It featured George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot. That same year, she won the Journalist of the Year Award. This award came from the National Association of Black Journalists.
Carole is also part of the Advisory Council for the International Women's Media Foundation. This group helps women in media around the world.
Teaching and Helping Others
Carole retired from ABC News in 2006. She then started teaching journalism at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. She taught there until 2019, sharing her knowledge with new journalists.
She was also on the board of the Radio Television Digital News Foundation. There, she created the Carole Simpson Scholarship. This scholarship helps minority students who want to become journalists. It helps them overcome challenges and reach their career goals.
In 2010, Carole wrote a book about her life. It's called Newslady.
Personal Life
Carole Simpson is a cousin of Michael Wilbon. He is a sportswriter and commentator for ESPN.
See also
- List of Emerson College people
- Lists of journalists
- List of people from Chicago
- List of University of Michigan alumni
